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Washington — Protecting crane operators from heat-related injury and illness is the focus of a recently published report from the National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation.

Washington — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a hotly debated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Arlington, VA — The first day of July brought 18 proposed rules from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington — OSHA’s administrator no longer has to consult with the agency’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to “promulgate, modify or revoke standards applicable to construction work.”

Washington — OSHA has renewed and revised its National Emphasis Program on preventing amputations in the manufacturing industry.

Washington — David Keeling’s nomination to lead OSHA has advanced to the full Senate, after a 12-11 party-line vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 26.

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.

“You’re talking about large equipment with a broad footprint that expends a high amount of energy.”

Safety pros have a “unique opportunity” to accelerate success, she said during a recent episode of “On the Safe Side.”

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.